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BL53 LJA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,798 mi
Last recorded44,798 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LJA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,798 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,388 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 33,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very strong advise near side rear tyre on limit to day advise to change very soon

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,997 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,440 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BL53 LJA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL53 LJA registered?

BL53 LJA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BL53 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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